Wednesday Gatherings

Book Reading and Discussion with Dr. Zachary Moon: “Goatwalking: A Quaker Pastoral Theology”

PhD student Leenah Safi will be in dialogue with Dr. Moon.

From the publisher:

Zachary Moon explores the rich traditions of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in relationship to the field of pastoral theology. Firstly, he explores the significance of metaphor in influencing the pastoral theological imagination. This includes revisiting Seward Hiltner’s classic ‘shepherding perspective.’ Moon secondly utilizes the works of Jim Corbett in animating an alternative pastoral metaphor and claims a ‘goatwalking perspective.’ Finally, he broadly traverses the terrain of Quaker traditions, particularly those practices that pertain to compassionate care and support of spiritual wellbeing, acknowledging that the concepts of ‘pastoral theology’ and ‘pastoral care’ are largely unfamiliar within Quaker theological understanding yet asserting that Quaker traditions provide resources that aid broader pastoral theological discourse and support the healthy living out of Quaker faith in community.

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A new tradition born out of the Pandemic of 2020, when Wednesday Chapel became Wednesday Reflections. And now, we are Wednesday Gatherings – an hour featuring CTS faculty, students and community speakers and activists. These events provide insightful conversation from provocative leaders working towards greater justice. Join us every Wednesday at noon central.

Zoom Link: https://ctschicago-edu.zoom.us/j/97135339976